Jefferson Peppers Birthday Celebration /Ride

Dates: Saturday September 14,, 2024

There will be 3 starting locations all leading to one final destination, Spring Forest Deli and Catering spring Forest has an outdoor patio where we will enjoy good food and fellowship while our bikes are safely scattered around. There will be 3 options.  Please view below for the option that best suits you.

 

Option 1

Departure Time: 8:00am

Distance/Time Duration : 60 miles

End Time: 2:00pm

Ride Leader: Keith Rice;[email protected]; 708-769-8289

Start Location: Pep Boys 21610 Cicero, Matteson, Il 60443 (The north end of Pep Boys parking lot near Old Plank Trail.)

Average Speed: 17-18 mph

 

Option 2

Departure Time: 8:30am

Distance/Time Duration : 45 miles

End Time: 1:30pm

Ride Leader:  James ‘JD’ Davis;[email protected];1-312-498-1245

Start Location: Yankee Woods 16700 Central Ave., Tinley Park, Il 60477 (the entrance is just north of the railroad tracks. Park at the west end of the parking lot.)

Average Speed: 16-17 mph

 

Option 3

Departure Time: 8:30am

Distance/Time Duration : 50 miles

End Time: 1:30pm

Ride Leader:  Ojie Murchison; [email protected]; 708-945-5545

Start Location: Whistler Woods 735 W. 134^th Street, Riverdale, Il 60824

Average Speed: 17-18 mph

Drop/No Drop: No Drop

 

Option 4

Departure Time: 8:30am

Distance/Time Duration : 25 miles

End Time: 1:00pm

Ride Leader:  Kris Ashley; [email protected]; 773-937-3035

Start Location: Lake Katherine 57 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, Il (meet at the trail opening on the west vend off the parking lot)

Average Speed: 13-14 mph

Drop/No Drop: No Drop

 

Option 5

Restaurant only:  If you don’t want to ride but would still like to celebrate Jefferson Pepper’s Birthday Celebration, then please meet us at Spring Forest Deli and Catering.

Time:  10:30 am

Location:  Spring Forest Deli and Catering  8390 Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL

 

Additional Information: We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear, 

We will ride only if weather is permitting. Our final destination will be at Spring Forest Deli in Willow Springs. http://www.springforest2.com/. We can grab a quick bite and be back on the road so that each group arrives back at the stated times. They have outdoor seating, and we can park our bikes along the fence in an enclosed yard. Please verify on MTC facebook page by 6:00am in case the ride is called by rain.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!

 

WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.

Gear Bag: buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics – extra tube, tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.

Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc).

Tire Pressure: pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride. If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.

Your bike: Give it a quick inspection. Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing. Do the gears shift accurately and easily? Does everything seem to be in order? This is called an ABC check. (Air, Brakes, and Chain)

Optional items: The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary. Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts.

Be on Time: MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time. Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul!